May 12, 2022
What Happened
The follow-up on a head injury found that the play climber was being used by a child younger than the manufacturer's minimum age recommendation. LPA determined the equipment was intended for children 18 months to 5 years, so use by a younger infant was cited as a violation.
Observations
- The play climber manufacturer's recommended age range was 18 months to 5 years
- The child involved was not yet 18 months old when the climber was used
Inspector Focus
Citations Issued
Outdoor Activity Space for Infants. The outdoor activity space shall be equipped with a variety of age-appropriate toys and equipment.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview and review of relevant documentation, the facility was using a play climber that was not age appropriate for children under 18 months. Child #1 was 17 months at the time of the incident. This is a potential hazard to the health and safety of children in care.
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